Postdoctoral Fellow and Staff Scientist Position in Neurobiology, RNA Biology, or Computational Biology

Posted on September 25, 2024

The Sika Zheng lab http://zhenglab.ucr.edu and the Center for RNA Biology and Medicine  https://rna.ucr.edu/ at the University of California Riverside are seeking a motivated scientist who is curious and passionate about science.

  • The position will lead projects to investigate the emerging roles of alternative splicing and nonsense-mediated mRNA decay in neuronal longevity, axon formation, and neurodegeneration, built upon recent discoveries in the Zheng lab.

Neuron 2019 PMID: 30733148;                                             Neuron 2020 PMID: 32710818;
Nature Communications 2022 PMID: 35440129;                  Neuron 2024 PMID: 38697111;
Nature Reviews Neuroscience 2016 PMID:27094079;         Molecular Cell PMID: 38848690;
Nature Reviews Neuroscience 2023 PMID: 3733698;          JMB 2020 PMID: 32371045; Molecular Therapy 2021 PMID: 35024243

  • An amazing opportunity to continue training in neuroscience and RNA biology with an emphasis on cutting-edge cell and molecular biology, imaging, genome editing, genetics, biochemistry, ribogenomics, and informatics approaches.
  • Strong background in RNA biology, neurobiology, computational biology, cell death, and mouse genetics is highly preferred. Motivated scientists of different backgrounds are also welcome!
  • Staff scientist proficient in specialized areas like in utero electroporation, single-cell technologies, genome editing, cell death, genomics, stem cells, RNA binding proteins, computational biology, and biochemistry are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • We enthusiastically support scientists for their career advancement.
  • Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications, typically exceeding NIH NRSA stipends by 2-3 steps.

Please send CV, a description of research experience and interest, representative publications, and contact information for three references to [email protected] in a single PDF file. Please arrange three reference letters to be sent separately.

University of California Riverside has a vibrant research environment, including 9 NAS members and 2 Nobel Laureates. Situated within the state-of-the-art Multidisciplinary Research Building, the Zheng lab is fully equipped with modern instruments. The campus is located at a prime position of Southern California BioHub near other UC universities, research institutions, and biotech industries.

Riverside is a wonderful place to live, providing ample cultural and entertainment opportunities in a safe and comfortable community with affordable housing and living expenses. About an hour away from ski slopes, surfing, or mountain hiking trails, Riverside offers all the cultural advantages of any U.S. city, together with the amazing all-year-round weather of sunny Southern California.

Sika Zheng, Ph.D.
Professor of Biomedical Sciences
Director, Center for RNA Biology and Medicine
Graduate Advisor, BMSC Graduate Program
University of California, Riverside